October 26, 2009

Halloween Parade 09

This year the parade will immediately follow the 4 PM costume contest on Saturday the 31st. The parade goes from downtown (uptown?) Takoma Park down the hill to Piney Branch School - via Carroll and Philadelphia Avenues.

The parade is earlier than usual this year to leave children plenty of time to go trick or treating.

October 21, 2009

Pancake Supper

According to a sign by the Presbyterian Church at Tulip and Maple, the annual Boy Scout pancake supper will be served this Saturday, October 24th. (Confirmation at the Cub Scout Pack 33 wiki, but no additional information.)

Be a good citizen. Please participate in Maryland's tracking project. Most epidemiological surveys rely on information from doctors. But what about the larger group that doesn't go to the doctor for every cold or flu-like illness? You will be asked to report weekly on whether you, or any members in your household, have respiratory symptoms. And remember to use the self-assessment tool (above) if you do come down with something. That also contributes to the knowledge base.

Regular, seasonal, flu shots were available at the Community Center on Friday, October 9, 10-noon. Missed it? Visit your own doctor, check your local pharmacy, or use the special find-a-flu-shot search tool.

October 06, 2009

Program Cancellation

Tonight's College Bound program had to be canceled because the presenter needs to attend to an emergency. We hope to reschedule it for later. The other programs, October 13th (financing options) and 20th (SATs), should go on as planned.

Keep an eye on the events registration page for notice of a new date for the college selection program, and to sign up for the other two sessions.

October 05, 2009

The Bus Party

Ride-On route 18 now loops past the buildings formerly known as Takoma Towers. This means the residents now have public transportation to the library, the senior room in the community center, the police department, the swimming pool, the hospital, Langley Park, and the Takoma Metro station.

Come help celebrate on October 7th, 2 PM, in the senior room at 7500 Maple Avenue.